Castle Beats (Stachlburg Castle Concerts)

Live music within the walls of Ansitz Stachlburg

Castle Beats is a summer concert series held in the inner courtyard of Ansitz Stachlburg, the castle-winery that overlooks the village of Parcines (Partschins) in the autonomous province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige. Every summer, three evenings transform the historic residence's romantic courtyard into an open-air stage, where live music engages with the ancient stones and the Burgraviato landscape, just a stone's throw from Merano.

A historic and organic setting

The foundations of Stachlburg date back to the 13th century, and the residence still retains the cozy atmosphere of a South Tyrolean manor. Since the 1990s, the complex has also housed a renowned winery, Schlossweingut Stachlburg, which cultivates its vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles. During the concerts, the estate's wines accompany the evenings, blending the pleasure of listening with that of tasting in an authentically South Tyrolean context.

The musical program

The series focuses on the local music scene: each edition hosts musicians and bands from South Tyrol offering diverse genres, from pop to folk, and singer-songwriter to rock. Over the years, the courtyard stage has featured names such as Jimi Henndreck, Sepp Messner Windschnur, Blue Folks, Emily Ferri, Tracy Merano, Brennet Liab, and many other performers from the South Tyrolean scene. Concerts generally start at 8:30 PM and last for about two hours in the soft light of summer evenings.

A local event

Castle Beats is organized by the Parcines, Rablà and Tel Tourist Office and is part of the rich summer calendar of the Municipality of Parcines, which also includes hikes, markets, and cultural appointments. The intimate formula, the limited capacity of the courtyard, and the choice to showcase local artists make the series a popular event for both locals and guests vacationing in the Merano area and the lower Vinschgau Valley.

Why attend

• Concerts in a historic 13th-century courtyard
• Musicians and bands from the South Tyrolean scene
• Organic wines from Schlossweingut Stachlburg
• Intimate evening atmosphere, just a few kilometers from Merano